Nine Rules of the medieval Templar Knights
The Order of the Knights Templar was one of the most feared and powerful military institutions of the Middle Ages. Strict rules reinforced their courage,…
Nine factors that saved Rome from the Carthaginian General Hannibal – the greatest opponent Rome ever faced
The Carthaginian General Hannibal was the greatest opponent Rome faced. He repeatedly defeated the Romans in battle, most famously at Cannae in 216 BC. For…
Five of the most famous warhorses in military history
Since mankind first learned to ride horses, we have been riding them into battle. Some war horses have been particularly beloved and famous, thanks to…
Four Great Disasters of the First World War
The First World War is regarded by many with horror. Ill-considered tactics, stubborn persistence, and a lack of understanding of how war was changing led…
8 Great Wartime Medics from Military History
Amid the destruction of war, it is easy to forget those who save lives rather than taking them. The work of wartime medics is vital…
11 non-weapon technologies from history that transformed warfare
Technology changes warfare. It creates new opportunities and challenges for military commanders. Not all that technology is military in form. The Stirrup It is not…
8 changes Napoleon made to warfare – one of the most influential generals in history
Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the most influential generals in history. Combining the ideas of the foremost military theorists of his era with the study…
Napoleon Bonaparte: A military life – one of the most successful generals in military history
Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the most successful generals in military history. Through skill as a military commander, he made himself the ruler of a…
12 reasons why Napoleon won at Austerlitz – his greatest success
On December 2, 1805, Napoleon achieved what many consider his greatest success. Outnumbered by the combined armies of the Russian Tsar Alexander I and the…
WW2 Tiger Moth pilot takes to the air one last time
Dr. Sandy Saunders, despite being 94 and being aware he is dying of bladder and prostate cancer, recently put on his flying jacket, scarf and…
The Forgotten Sacrifice and Horrific Demise of Eleven WWII Heroes
The bodies of eleven American soldiers were found in a field in Belgium during the last winter of World War II. Their eyes had been…
The Fascinating story of Tokyo Rose – an American woman forced to broadcast WW2 propaganda by the Japanese
Radio propaganda was a prominent part of World War II and perhaps no on-air propagandist was more well-known than Iva Toguri, also known as “Tokyo…